Rory's Place

RORY'S PLACE
139 EAST OJAI AVENUE
OJAI CALIFORNIA 93023

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Oyster Report

Slack Tides
Farmer: Lambton Family - two generations
Harvest location: Dennis, Cape Cod, MA
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How they taste: A burst of salty ocean water upfront mellows to some nice sweet vegetal notes (carrots, anyone?) and a hint of cream. Opaque meat and a firm texture round out the perfect easy to shuck package.

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Aphrodites
Farmer: Krista Tripp
Harvest Location: South Thomaston, ME
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How they taste: Being located at the mouth of Weskeag River, Krista's grant reaps the benefits of the colder waters coming in at every high tide. Clean, crisp, and briny with a sweet finish.
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How they're grown: Aphrodite oysters are grown in bags or cages that float on top the water, where there is the highest concentration of food so they have plenty to eat. If you've ever gone swimming in Maine during the summer you know it is COLD! The colder the water the slower the oyster growth and that is why these beautiful oysters can take up to 3 years to reach market size [the patience pays off!]. They

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Summerstones
Farmer: Hama Hama Co
Harvest Location: Hood Canal #7, WA
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How they taste: Springy meat with the flavors of cucumber and salted melon

Raw
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Oysters half dozen // dozen MP
Seafood tower channel islands fruits de mer 95
Seafood tower PRIMO channel islands fruits de mer 157
Aguachile passion fruit, fresno chili, citrus, shrimp chips 19
Uni channel islands sea urchin, ikura 26
Daily Crudo ask your server! 21
Tuna Tartare Tartine levain, aioli, fried capers 18
Caviar n Chips créme fraîche, chive for two 76 for four 110

Bar
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Marinated Olives tangerine, fennel pollen 11
Oeuf Mayo farm egg, aioli, anchovy 9
Tinned Fish ritz crackers, meyer lemon 18
Chicken Liver Pâté sourdough, house pickles 16

Kitchen
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Broiled Oysters fermented chili butter 24
Hearth Bread whipped feta, preserved lemon, aleppo 16
Fennel Soup caramelized onions, farro, lemon 13
Fries ketchup, dijon aioli 9
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Dandelion Greens Salad bel fiore, smoked almonds, pear, ricotta salata, date vinaigrette 16
Herb Salad soft herbs, chicory, shallot vin, coriander pepita 16
Little Gems bonito ranch, wakame breadcrumb 16
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Charred cavolo nero confit garlic, pickled fresno, greek yogurt, lemon 16
Hand cut pappardelle oyster mushroom, gigante beans, chard, cured egg yolk 30
Root Veggie Gratin golden medallion, japanese sweet potato, celariac, parm 16

Roasted Half Chicken wood fired escarole, blackberry, caper 34
Hanger Steak spring onion, charred onion soubise, salsa verde 30
Channel Islands Cod pattypan squash, tomato, sunflower seed, buerre rosé 38
Spiny Lobster pernod butter 50

Cocktails
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Hello Satan
Agua del Sol Mezcal, Mijenta Tequila, passionfruit, serrano, lime + cilantro infused ojai pixie olive oil 17

Herb Spritz
Ventura Spirits Limoncello, Lillet Blanc, cardamom and celery bitters, fizz 16

brat Negroni
St. George gin, Green Chartreuse, bitter bianco, olive 17

Yin Yang Gimlet
Legende Rakija, local fig, yuzu, opal basil 17

Dad Soda
Redwood Empire Bourbon, grapefruit, honey, prosecco 17

Tiki Drink
Rum, falernum, Liquor 43, lime, bitters, coconut wash, St. George basil eau de vie 16

Summer Fling (Booze Free)
grape, lime, mint, fizz 14
(add vodka 17)
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Other Drinks

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Our wine list is curated by Roni Ginach and features new and old world natural wines. It’s too long for the web!”
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